UAS Operations Enhance Safety and Situational Awareness for One of the Nation’s Largest Public Events During the busiest week of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team supported the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) by providing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) services to help keep attendees and officers safe. The NOPD requested support from … [Read more...] about Verizon Frontline Supports New Orleans Police with Drones During Mardi Gras
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Flock Safety Launches Real-Time 911 Drone Response and New Georgia Manufacturing Facility
Company integrates live 911 call data with drone dispatch, invests in new production site to support growth Flock Safety has announced a major update to its Drone as First Responder (DFR) system. The company has integrated its Flock Aerodome™ system with Flock911, a technology that provides live access to 911 transcription and location data. The update allows drones to respond … [Read more...] about Flock Safety Launches Real-Time 911 Drone Response and New Georgia Manufacturing Facility
Proposed Senate Bill 670 in North Carolina has Implications for Public Safety Drone Programs
The North Carolina Senate recently introduced Senate Bill 670, a piece of legislation that could significantly impact the use of drones by public safety agencies across the state. The bill prohibits state and local government entities from purchasing or acquiring small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) manufactured or assembled by "covered foreign entities," primarily targeting … [Read more...] about Proposed Senate Bill 670 in North Carolina has Implications for Public Safety Drone Programs
Flock Safety Secures $275M Funding, Accelerates Drone Expansion
Flock Safety, the Atlanta-based public safety technology leader, has announced a $275 million funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, elevating its valuation to $7.5 billion. The financing, supported by Greenoaks Capital, Bedrock Capital, and others, follows a year of rapid growth—crossing $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and expanding partnerships with 4,800 … [Read more...] about Flock Safety Secures $275M Funding, Accelerates Drone Expansion
Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review Explores Counter-UAS and Public Safety, Featuring Tom Adams of DroneShield
Join us on Tuesday, February 4, at 3:00 PM EST for the next episode of the Public Safety Drone Review. This month’s discussion will dive into the evolving landscape of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Counter-UAS) technology and its role in public safety. The event will feature Tom Adams, Director of Public Safety for DroneShield, who brings extensive experience in … [Read more...] about Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review Explores Counter-UAS and Public Safety, Featuring Tom Adams of DroneShield
